Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LZ20

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 12 months before the LZ20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S9100 matches up versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 vs the LZ20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and LZ20.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.